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CoIsland vs Orbit

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CoIsland compared with Orbit
DetailCoIsland logo CoIslandOrbit logo Orbit
What it doesAttention is all you have Local project workspace for developers on macOS
StageGrowing Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inCA GB
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$5.99 until October 25 (early bird), then $19.99 paid once for up to 2 Macs with a year of updates. Additional years of updates cost $5.99 each. 30-day money-back guarantee. Free: up to 3 projects with all core features. Pro: $29/year for unlimited projects, priority email support, all future updates, and activation on 3 devices.
Key features
  • 35+ connectors for code, deploys, data, tickets and on-call tools
  • Alerts displayed in Mac notch with signal filtering
  • Custom monitors with queries on user-defined schedules
  • Integration with AI agents for automated actions
  • Credentials stored securely in macOS Keychain
  • No server, direct connection to user's tools from Mac
  • Keep repositories, tasks, notes, and files together in one workspace
  • GitHub and GitLab integration with repository activity in project inbox
  • Dependency checking for security advisories and updates
  • AI-powered note-to-task conversion via scratchpad
  • MCP integration for AI client connections
  • Task boards and lists
  • Document and assets management
  • Local storage with no cloud upload required
  • Support for multiple linked repositories per project
  • Works on Apple silicon and Intel Macs
What makes it different
  • Native Mac app built in Swift for Apple Silicon, not a browser tab
  • No server architecture means data never leaves your Mac
  • Unified view across multiple workspaces and teams
  • Everything stays on your Mac with no cloud upload
  • Keeps code in original folders while organizing project context
  • GitHub and GitLab activity surfaced directly in projects
  • Optional AI features without vendor lock-in
  • Free tier supports up to 3 projects with all core features
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes02
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 +1 (up) since last check12 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)2111
Citation Flow (Majestic)2214
Referring domains (Majestic)678

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